VP of Engineering (CTO)
Location: US, PA, Philadelphia
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Director
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Function: Information Technology

Company profile:
Founded in 2009 by early LinkedIn employees, PeopleLinx gamifies employee engagement for LinkedIn, Twitter and other social networks. Our cloud-based solution helps employees optimize their profiles (establish credibility), leverage their relationships (get warmer introductions), and engage their connections with targeted content (attract prospects). Customers include Fortune 500 leaders in banking, insurance, legal, high-tech, and professional services. You can find us in the real world and on the web:1835 Market St. // Suite 1105Philadelphia, PA 19103#PHONE_f167a2f286e8f4cb0f9fa1e47261030df0d106c8fd5f112e530d0e136de51f64##EMAIL_11429015bb60de942be3eda067d6bc311a361e27527b1caa61d26744faa41e9d##URL_9844023bca59c32bd969064d87e9140e2e7a27774849164ee371457c6eb393f1##URL_fcf1545d702394fe08474c55816b6430cdab10fa1ca92ab2029f06e4eebec154##URL_9fcf934808d5aae269e51500d2f74a1158320477ca5f92484f12eef95e4812fc#

Job description:
PeopleLinx is recruiting for a VP of Engineering who will be responsible for establishing a technical vision and leading all aspects of technology development and product delivery. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will oversee the implementation and maintenance of the PeopleLinx application, including research and development, software testing, etc.  As an executive, you must collaborate with the other executive team members to assess and recommend technologies that support PeopleLinx’s needs.  Your role will include many of the following:Set direction and lead the strategy for technical platforms and PeopleLinx software.Recruit and manage a team of ~5 developers working on the PeopleLinx products (web, mobile, CRM integration)Build highly scalable and reliable technology platforms as well as continue to operate them with an extremely high level of dependability.Manage all product engineering, as well as supervise web application and software testingMaintain up-to-date knowledge of technology standards, industry trends, emerging technologies, etc.Anticipate and react to major technological changesIdentify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in timeHelp guide the company’s vision, both from a planning and execution perspectiveWork in a consultative fashion with other department headsCommunicate engineering processes and timelines to the rest of the company and take ownership of product delivery relative to agreed-upon goals and timelines.

Requirements:
PREFERRED EXPERIENCEEnterprise B2B software developmentSalesforce and/or Dynamics Application developmentNative iOS and Android application developmentBuilding software using public APIs, especially social (Twitter, Facebook, etc.)Good understanding of Django/Python technology stackGood understanding of SaaS based development (Google cloud a plus)Firm believer in iterative development practices REQUIREMENTSBachelor’s degree (Master’s is preferable) and 5+ years engineering leadership experienceMust be a strong leader and excel at team buildingMust have a strong technical background and be ready and willing to serve in a developer/architect role as the team growsAbility to scope and plan projects, as well as manage priorities judiciouslyAbility to think strategically and operate tacticallyAbility to actively communicate, inspire, and motivate all levels of staff

Benefits:
Opportunity to work with an extremely cohesive and high energy, play hard and work hard teamThe experience of being involved in a high-performing, growth-stage companyDelivering value to clients and our company via essential software and web applicationsCompetitive compensation, including stock optionsFree gym membership